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• Harry K. Rogers Jr.

  11-09-2026 14:25 via state-journal.com
  
  For someone with a common name, Harry Rogers lived an uncommon life.
  The Frankfort native, who distinguished himself in athletics, the military and retirement, even made Aug. 31, 2026, exceptional — Rogers had ice cream with his family, went to sleep and died peacefully.
  He was 97.
  He was born Harry Kavanaugh Rogers Jr. on Nov. 19, 1928, to Lola New Rogers and Harry K. Rogers, Sr. He got the nickname “Chug” from an aunt for reasons unknown. Rogers also adopted “H.K.&rdquo
  
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• Kaylee Tinsley leaves behind legacy of kindness, love

  12-09-2026 05:45 via state-journal.com
  
  Although Kaylee Tinsley’s life was cut short, she was still able to make a lasting impact on her friends, family, and the community.
  “To me, when I think about Kaylee and try to sum her up, it’s just love,” Kaylee’s mother, Lisa Tinsley, said. “She loved everybody. It didn’t matter your background or color, she loved everyone big and loud.”
  Kaylee was killed in a car accident on July 3 after the vehicle that she was a passenger in was struck by ano
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Sept. 10)

  12-09-2026 05:44 via state-journal.com
  
  The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Thursday:
  • At 4:11 a.m., officers took a theft report at Circle K on Schenkel Lane. A caller reported a female shoplifter.
  • At 5:01 a.m., deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 64 West.
  • At 7:56 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on East Main St
  
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• Guest columnist: September brings memories of loss, hope for moving forward

  12-09-2026 05:43 via state-journal.com
  
  As is usual for me in September, I find myself thinking about loss. It’s hitting particularly hard now because of recent losses and anniversaries of past losses.
  This year marks 25 years since my wonderful friend Darcy Valentine died. That’s how 2001 started, with that awful phone call on April Fool’s Day. At the time, I didn’t think things could get much worse. I was wrong.
  Everyone over a certain age has a memory of September 11. For most of them, it’s where they
  
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• Student of the Week: Capital Day’s Saranon a cheerful, supportive classmate

  12-09-2026 05:41 via state-journal.com
  
  Ganya Saranon is cheerful, kind, and supportive, and the second-grader at Capital Day School has been named the Student of the Week.
  “She always, no matter what, has a smile on her face that just brightens anyone’s day,” Capital Day teacher Cindy Kinsella wrote in her nomination. “She is always there to comfort a friend. Once, a friend was embarrassed and crying during a presentation to the school, and Ganya hugged her and told her it would be OK. She is only 6, but she i
  
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• Wienermobile celebrates 90th birthday with stop in Frankfort

  12-09-2026 05:40 via state-journal.com
  
  Grill-ready Evie and Corndog Carly relished the opportunity of bringing the Wienermobile to Frankfort on Thursday to celebrate its 90th birthday.
  Designed in 1936 by Carl G. Mayer, nephew of Oscar Mayer, the 13-foot metal hot dog on wheels was constructed in Chicago to promote Oscar Mayer products during the Great Depression.
  “The goal of this is to bring joy to people,” Carly Bowden told The State Journal. “We love to bring smiles to people.”
  For Bowden, the experience h
  
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• Western Hills’ boys soccer team stays on a roll with win over TFCA

  12-09-2026 05:39 via state-journal.com
  
  Western Hills’ boys soccer team is on a roll.
  “I think we’ve been playing pretty good,” WHHS’ Elias Chavez said after Thursday’s match. “Since the beginning of the year we’re 10-0 including scrimmages.”
  The Wolverines kept their win streak alive with a 4-0 victory over The Frankfort Christian Academy Thursday at WHHS.
  Chavez had a hat trick, scoring three of Western Hills’ goals, and Brandon Chavez scored the other goal.
  Elias Chavez sc
  
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• Boye Grant Burton

  12-09-2026 05:37 via state-journal.com
  
  Some lives unfold through carefully planned choices; others are shaped by unexpected encounters and relationships that alter their course. The life of Boye Grant Burton, affectionately known as Grant, was such a journey. Grant was born on February 5, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Teddy and Helen Burton. After graduating from high school in Wilmington, Grant earned his undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and then attended Southern University Law School in B
  
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• Jo Ann Reynolds

  11-09-2026 19:55 via state-journal.com
  A gathering of family and friends for Jo Ann Reynolds, 84, will be 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.harrodbrothers.com. Reynolds died Aug. 22.
  
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• Alysia Douglas

  11-09-2026 17:24 via state-journal.com
  
  Alysia “Sissy” Louise Douglas passed away September 9, 2026. Born July 18, 1955, in Frankfort, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Douglas Mason and Alfonso Douglas. She was a graduate of Second Street School and Frankfort High School. She attended Kentucky State University, and went on to work for Kentucky State Government as a Program Administrator. Alysia played with Brickettes Softball and was a member of Jasmine Social Club.She was also a member of First Baptist C
  
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• Former Frankfort mayor recalls 9/11

  11-09-2026 14:32 via state-journal.com
  
  Bill May served Frankfort as mayor for a record five terms. During his tenure, the September 11 attacks unfolded, changing both him and the world.
  “Knowing who to call was a big help,” May noted. “We went on high alert (once the attacks occurred) and thankfully I was able to do a lot of training with the state some years prior to handle something like that.”The following is a Q&A with May about the events of Sept. 11, 2001:
  State Journal: Did the experience on the day
  
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• Frankfort High finds temporary home at First United Methodist

  11-09-2026 04:25 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High School remains closed, but FHS students are back in class at First United Methodist Church.
  FHS has been closed since a fire broke out in a third-story classroom on Aug. 30.
  While the fire was contained to the one classroom, smoke and water damage forced the building to be closed.
  That’s where FUMC stepped in.
  FHS students had virtual instruction the week of the fire and returned to classes Tuesday at the church following the Labor Day weekend.
  “The First United Method
  
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• Community mourns former Franklin Circuit judge

  11-09-2026 04:24 via state-journal.com
  
  Roger Crittenden, former Franklin County Circuit Court judge, died on Monday at the age of 81.
  After three years in the United States Army, including a tour in Vietnam, he went on to graduate from the University of Kentucky in 1975. Following graduation, Crittenden began his career in public service at the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources and the Kentucky Council on Higher Education.
  In 1980, he was elected as Franklin County District Court judge and served for 12 years. He then was elected
  
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• PHOTOS: Frankfort High School girls soccer team faces Great Crossing

  11-09-2026 04:21 via state-journal.com
  
  Frankfort High School girls soccer team played Great Crossing on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Capitol View Park. Great Crossing won 8-0.
  
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• Franklin County’s boys golf team finishes fourth in conference tournament

  11-09-2026 04:17 via state-journal.com
  
  Franklin County’s boys golf team finished fourth in its conference tournament Sept. 5 at the Woodford Club in Versailles.
  FCHS’ Myles Williams shot a one-over par 72 to lead the team, and Cason New shot a varsity career low of 79.
  Williams (first team) and Noah Casey (second team) were named all-conference.
  Rockcastle County defeated Boyle County in a playoff to win the team title.
  FCHS was also recognized at the end of the tournament for winning the regular-season North Division cha
  
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• Frankfort man accused of assaulting, strangling mother, daughter

  11-09-2026 04:13 via state-journal.com
  
  A local mother and daughter were reportedly assaulted and strangled by a Frankfort man early Wednesday.
  Police were called to a Murray Street residence at 4:33 a.m. regarding a domestic assault in progress. The female victims allegedly told officers that Damon Smith had attacked them and was passed out.
  Police observed red marks around both the victims’ necks as well as scratch marks on one of the women’s backs. Additionally, each victim complained of pain in various areas of their b
  
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• Local poet awarded Individual Artist Fellowship Grant

  11-09-2026 04:11 via state-journal.com
  Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that Team Kentucky is awarding $42,000 in grant funding to 16 literary artists across the commonwealth — including one from Frankfort. The funding is made available through the Individual Artist Fellowship and Emerging Artist Award programs, which recognize artistic excellence in creative nonfiction, fiction, play and screenwriting, and poetry.
  “Kentucky writers help us tell our stories, preserve our history and inspire new ideas,” said Bes
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Sept. 9)

  11-09-2026 04:10 via state-journal.com
  
  The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS and Franklin County Fire Department on Wednesday:
  • At 9:04 a.m., deputies responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on U.S. 127 South.
  • At 9:29 a.m., officers were called to a non-injury motor vehicle accident on East Todd Street near Logan Street.
  • At 10:35 a.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Louisville Road
  
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• Fiscal court approves new tax rate; honors fallen firefighter

  11-09-2026 04:09 via state-journal.com
  
  The fiscal court last Wednesday began its regular meeting with a moment of silence in honor of Franklin County Firefighter Kolby Tucker.“There were 67 (EMS and firetruck) apparatus that showed up from counties all over — it was a very good thing to have and a good thing to see,” said Mike Harrod, 4th District Magistrate. “In my 20 years at the fire department, I’ve never seen anything like that; it was great.”
  Following the time of silence, the court then proc
  
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• Carlos Pugh

  10-09-2026 22:40 via state-journal.com
  
  Carlos Pugh, 90, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on September 8, 2026.
  Born July 13, 1936, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, Carlos was the son of the late Mason and Lona Caudill Pugh. He proudly served in the United States Army, including in Vietnam, and later worked in heavy machinery.
  Carlos was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alma Joyce, who passed away in 2013. Their life together was central to who he was.
  Carlos devoted much of his life to serving Kentucky’s veterans. He ser
  
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• Josh Glover

  10-09-2026 22:36 via state-journal.com
  Joshua Stephen Glover, 48, passed away on September 7, 2026.Born in Frankfort on May 1, 1978, Josh graduated from Western Hills High School and was the night manager at the Frankfort Target.
  Josh is survived by his fiancé, Grace Taylor; mother, Sharon G. Miller; father, Gary G. Glover; sons, Jaycee Glover and Elijah Harper; sister, Jessica Fint (John); brothers, William Miller (Ella) and Taylor Glover; nieces, Mallory Fint, Linda Miller and Ava Miller; and nephew, John Thomas Fint IV.He w
  
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• Metcalf wins gold at Bluegrass State, Kentucky Senior Games

  10-09-2026 04:38 via state-journal.com
  
  Beverly Metcalf, 74, competed in the Bluegrass State Games and the Kentucky Senior Games this summer, winning a combined seven medals in the two events.
  
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• Kentucky Blood Center plans 9/11 blood drive

  10-09-2026 04:38 via state-journal.com
  
  Twenty-five years ago, the United States faced some of its darkest hours with the attacks on 9/11. In the wake of that evil, donors showed compassion for their fellow Americans and patriotism for their country by flooding blood centers to give blood and ensure victims of the attack had the lifesaving products they needed.
  On the 25th anniversary, Kentucky Blood Center is asking donors to step up again and give blood Friday, Sept. 11, to assist with another crisis — a local and national blo
  
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• Guest columnist: What is Kentucky’s congressional delegation up to?

  10-09-2026 04:37 via state-journal.com
  
  I have been wondering recently about the value our congressional delegation adds to our commonwealth. I looked up how much our delegation costs the taxpayers, and it turns out (according to AI) that we spend $30.9 million dollars per year on the Kentucky delegation. That includes $9.3 million for our two senators and $20.1 million for our six congressional representatives. That begs the question of what value they are adding.Let’s review:
  I can think of little that Sen. Rand Paul has done
  
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• Guest columnist: America’s great bi-partisan predicament

  10-09-2026 04:37 via state-journal.com
  
  America has a “left/right/center” problem.
  People on the left, people on the right, and independent folks in the political center have no earthly understanding of when or how the country steps into the deep, dark doodoo of kingship.
  Monarchy has been on the political menu for thousands of years, but 21st century Americans know little about it.
  Those on the “conservative” far right have been talked into believing those on the bleeding-heart left are pushing the country tow
  
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• Police, fire blotter (Sept. 8)

  10-09-2026 04:36 via state-journal.com
  
  The following calls were received by the Frankfort Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Frankfort Fire and EMS, and Franklin County Fire Department on Tuesday:
  • At noon, deputies took a theft report at Frankfort Bottle Shop on KY 151. A caller reported that a male stole several bottles, and that there was video footage of the theft.
  • At 4:49 p.m., city firefighters and EMS were called to a smoke smell on Schenkel Lane.
  • At 5:40 p.m., officers took a fraud
  
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• Letter: September is National Honey Month

  10-09-2026 04:36 via state-journal.com
  Dear editor,
  Every year, the U.S. consumes approximately 450 million pounds of honey, but in 2025, domestic honey producers produced only 116 million pounds of honey, a drop of 14% since 2024 and the lowest production figure since records started being kept in 1939. To make up the difference, honey packers trans-ship honey from other countries, some of which adulterate honey with molasses, corn syrup or more recently, rice syrup.
  Consumers have become aware of the critical role honey bees play i
  
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• Kentucky’s aluminum jobs nearly got sold down the river

  10-09-2026 04:36 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky is one of the last strongholds of aluminum manufacturing in the United States. America once led the world in aluminum production, but decades of subsidized imports have withered that ability away. Today, many of the industry’s remaining jobs are concentrated in the plants that turn metal into products — extruders and rolling mills. These are the jobs that were nearly traded away during recent trade talks with Canada.
  It made headlines when the Trump administration’s ne
  
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• Guest columnist: Kentucky’s aluminum Jobs nearly got sold down the river

  10-09-2026 04:36 via state-journal.com
  
  Kentucky is one of the last strongholds of aluminum manufacturing in the United States. America once led the world in aluminum production, but decades of subsidized imports have withered that ability away. Today, many of the industry’s remaining jobs are concentrated in the plants that turn metal into products — extruders and rolling mills. These are the jobs that were nearly traded away during recent trade talks with Canada.
  It made headlines when the Trump administration’s ne
  
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• Honett finds new career teaching with service dog at his side

  10-09-2026 04:34 via state-journal.com
  
  Brian Honett planned to make the Air Force his career, and being an elementary school teacher was never on his radar.
  But through a series of life changes, Honett is a fourth grade science and social studies teacher at Collins Lane with his service dog, Dee, at his side.
  Honett was medically retired with PTSD from the Air Force after 13 years and nine deployments, a decision he didn’t agree with.
  “I really enjoyed what I was doing,” he said. “I had planned on staying in.
  
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